Princess Hongnong wanted to say something else, but Zeng Yue came up and said, "Fifth Master, the carriage and horse are ready. I will take you back to your home now."
Zhao Song drank several glasses of wine in a row tonight and was agitated. At this time, he felt a little fuzzy. He did not think of Zhao Hu who lived in the same house. He handed the wine glass to the servant and said to Princess Hongnong: "It's getting late.
, I went back first to congratulate the princess and the consort on their great happiness, and that they will have many heirs for generations to come."
Princess Hongnong thanked her with a smile, and took Fu Xuan to see off Zhao Song first. He was the person who presided over the wedding. Logically speaking, both the princess and Fu Xuan should see off Zhao Song in person.
She turned to look at Fu Tinghan, thought for a while, then looked at Zhao Hanzhang next to him, and said, "You greet the guests, and we will see off the fifth master."
Zhao Hanzhang agreed with a smile, bowed and gave way. He waited until they walked out of the open hall before standing up. He stretched out his hand in front of Tinghe. Tinghe quickly filled her glass with wine. Zhao Hanzhang raised his glass and said, "Come on, everyone, it's me today."
I am very happy with Fu Tinghan, thank you all for coming to our wedding banquet, and I wish you all the best."
Everyone quickly toasted to each other.
Zhao Hanzhang added another glass of wine and said with a smile: "The new year is approaching. According to the law, the court should seal the seal on the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month. Everyone goes back to celebrate the New Year in peace and does not go to the Yamen until the eighth day of the lunar month to seal the seal. But this year is no better than before, and the country is rough and stable.
, there are countless people who have been displaced due to drought, locust plagues and war disasters. It is also cold and the whole country is in dire straits. Every day when I open my eyes, there are all kinds of affairs coming. Therefore, I have been tiring all my colleagues to work overtime together with me.
Hanzhang is so sorry to all of you, come and toast you with this glass."
Everyone kept saying they didn't dare. Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh: "In terms of hard work, the general is the hardest worker. How dare we take the credit?"
Many officials responded, "It's just for the ears of the people."
"Well said!" Zhao Hanzhang laughed loudly and said: "It is for the people. This cup allows us to respect all aspiring people in the world and respect their contributions to the people."
The atmosphere became lively, and everyone raised their glasses and drank.
After everyone put down their glasses happily, Zhao Hanzhang took a glass of wine and faced Fu Tinghan, smiling and saying: "Tinghan, I'd like to toast you with this glass of wine."
Fu Tinghan quickly raised his glass and looked at her.
"My mother was widowed at a young age. It was not easy to raise our siblings. Thank you very much for your willingness to express my gratitude to my mother. Come on, I'll give you this glass of wine." After that, he drank it all.
Fu Tinghan took a deep look at her, couldn't help but smile, drank the wine, and said sincerely: "It is not easy for parents to raise children. Once we get married, it is equivalent to breaking away from them to form a new family. Years of hard work and upbringing
, I just kowtow, why not?"
Fan Ying's eyes were bright, and she immediately said: "What Fu Shangshu said is true. I would like to say that the future marriage system should be based on today's example. From now on, the groom will pay homage to his wife's family, so that the bride's family will be more willing to entrust their daughter to her husband's family.
"
The officials' brows jumped, and someone immediately said: "The general's status is different, so the etiquette system he follows can naturally be more special, but is it inappropriate to use this as an example to change the marriage system?"
Many officials went to see Xun Fan. He had a deep understanding of the "Book of Rites" and was the Crown Prince and Tutor, so he had more say in this matter.
Xun Fan also disagreed. His eyes moved from Fan Ying's face to Zhao Hanzhang's face, and he smiled and said, "Today is the happy day of the general and Fu Shangshu. Why talk about such embarrassing things about the government? If Fan Yushi has the intention,
It would be better to talk about it later in the year."
Fan Ying smiled slightly and said: "It's just gossip. My colleagues happen to be here. We are all bored drinking. What's wrong with talking?"
She smiled and asked Zhao Hanzhang: "General, do you mind if your subordinates talk about these things?"
Zhao Hanzhang smiled and waved: "I don't mind, I just want to listen to everyone's opinions. There are many people getting married in the twelfth lunar month and the first lunar month. If you decide on a new marriage system, it will be announced in time for everyone to try."
"General, marriage is one of the most sacred rituals and is sacred and inviolable. How can it be such a child's play?"
"Yes, the status of a general is different from others, so naturally the marriage system does not need to be the same as that of ordinary people. As for other people, they should still follow the old marriage system."
Zhao Hanzhang said: "Jiali is the most commonly used ceremony among the five rituals, especially weddings. Throughout the dynasties, weddings have to adapt to changes in the folk. I heard that there are many places to hold weddings now, and the bride's wedding dress is
They are all white, does anyone know why?"
Xun Fan bowed and said: "Due to the continuous wars in the Central Plains, all noble families and local people long for peace and peace, hoping to return to nature. Among all colors, white is the purest, so white wedding clothes are used in many places."
Zhao Hanzhang: "But there are rules in the marriage system. Women's wedding attire should be Xuanyi. It can be seen that the marriage system is not irreversible and must comply with public opinion."
Cheng Da, one of Zhao Hanzhang's confidant generals, suppressed his blush and couldn't help but said: "Then, since I am complying with public opinion and I don't want to, can I not abide by the new marriage system?"
Zhao Hanzhang raised his eyelids and looked at him.
A chill went down the backs of all the officials, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Hanzhang asked him: "General Cheng wants to ignore the imperial system? Is this what your colleagues plan to do?"
Everyone shook their heads. This hat was too big and they didn't dare to wear it.
They all glared at Chengda. If they objected, they would not object. If they did not know how to speak, they would step aside. Don't pull them back.
The scene became quiet for a moment, and the atmosphere became somewhat stagnant.
Zhao Hanzhang turned around and sat on a chair with a sullen face and said nothing. Everyone suddenly became even more afraid to speak. The beautiful wedding atmosphere was no longer right.
Zhao Hu appeared out of nowhere, burped and said: "Isn't it just a marriage system? It's like a military and national event. Isn't it just that Ting Han paid homage to the Wang family?"
"Don't say hello, as long as the woman's family is strong, it will be the same if you live in the woman's home after you get married."
An official whispered: "Isn't this a marriage into a child? It's better to have a child into the family from the beginning."
Although Zhao Hu felt this way in his heart, he knew that the Zhao family believed that if they asked Fu Tinghan to marry into his wife, Zhao Song would be the first to refuse, so he directly snorted: "Why do you want Fu Tinghan to marry into your wife? Shouldn't you be filial to your parents? Isn't it just your son?
My parents are my parents, but my daughter’s parents are not my parents?”
The official who was retorted by him turned red in the face. He clearly didn't mean that. This was just messing around.
He turned to Fu Tinghan and said, "Don't imitate them. Your mother-in-law only has two children, Sanniang and Erlang. With Erlang like that, she won't be able to rely on you in the future?"
Fu Tinghan responded.
It seems that the marriage system is about to be decided in this way, but etiquette is different from ordinary systems and regulations.
Systems and regulations can change from time to time. Once the etiquette is set, it is difficult for future generations to change it. If it is to be changed, it will only be possible through a huge change of dynasty.
Even after the dynasty changes, it may not be possible. Rituals are something that will be engraved into the bones and blood of people.